Failure to Provide Timely Nail Care for Dependent Resident
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident with a history of cerebral infarction and left-sided hemiplegia, who was dependent on staff for activities of daily living, was observed to have long, jagged, and dirty fingernails and toenails. The resident reported that their fingernails needed to be trimmed. Staff interviews revealed that nail care was typically provided on shower days, and a CNA stated that nail care for this resident had last been performed two weeks prior. Upon further observation with an LPN Resident Care Manager, the resident's nails remained in poor condition, and it was confirmed that CNA staff were expected to provide nail care during showers and as needed between showers.